Direct Support Professional

Mosaic

3h

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide support and guidance to people served, assisting them in learning and developing important daily living skills and life activities to live as independently as possible. The role is ideal for individuals who are natural helpers, top-notch listeners, dedicated teachers, proud advocates, and born go-getters, with a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. The company, Mosaic, emphasizes creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and succeed.

Requirements

• Desire to make a positive difference in people's lives
• No experience or educational requirements needed
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid U.S. driver's license required, where applicable
• Work requires frequent physical activity including extended periods of standing, walking, and bending with occasional periods of sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting and balancing
• Work also requires constant reaching between knee and shoulder level as well as frequent reaching below knee level and overhead
• Work requires occasional independent lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent push/pull up to 40 pounds of force and the ability to safely transfer 50 pounds
• Passion for helping others
• Effective, clear communicator - both written and verbal
• Practically always on time (or early) and strive to exceed expectations whenever possible
• Excellent time management skills and able to juggle multiple responsibilities while communicating honestly about timelines, challenges, and questions
• Possess a 'do whatever it takes' attitude, without using the phrase 'That's not my job'
• Embrace inclusivity and consider yourself a people person

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of important daily living skills and life activities by creating an environment where people can learn, grow and discover
• Help people identify and achieve the goals most important to them in order to live their best life possible
• Monitor the comfort and safety of the people we serve while ensuring their medical, nutritional and personal care needs are being met
• Demonstrate emotional support while assisting with general housekeeping, meal preparation and laundry duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees